Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Hourglass Warmup

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Setup: Six red cones in an hourglass shape with two yellow gates, as shown. One player at each red cone, extra players (and balls) at corner red cones on opposite sides of the field.

Instructions:

1. Pass and follow

2. Pass and follow

3. Dribble, execute a move (e.g. scissors, roll) at the gate, then get in line

- Run it simultaneously on both sides.

- Progression (shown P): Add a player in the gate, who checks in to receive a pass, turn wide around the gate then dribble to the back of the line.

- Alternate progression (not shown): Player in the gate checks in to receive, sets back to the passer, then opens up wide of the gate at an angle to receive on the back foot, then dribble to the back of the line.

Coaching Points:

- Crisp passes

- Play in front of your teammate (back foot), not behind

- Check your shoulder

- (P) Side-on body shape to receive with front foot (outside or inside spin)